Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Trailer Released Ahead Of Tokyo Game Show

FromSoftware is a truly legendary games development company. From the Armored Core series to the SoulsBorne games, they have a tendency to knock it the hell out of the park. At E3 2018 they revealed their latest project, titled Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a multi-platform title to be published by Activision. A new trailer for Sekiro was revealed by Sony during the PlayStation Line-Up Tour, a pre-Tokyo Game Show conference.

The trailer features a mishmash of gameplay and cinematics. In terms of gameplay, there is a strong emphasis on the styles of movement the game offers. The main character is first seen sprinting at breakneck pace up a flight of steps. Then, we get a look at stealth mechanics before cutting to footage of wall jumping that looks really cool. We then get a look at the grappling hook in action and this all adds up to a varied movement system.

The combat on display looks incredible. It is more akin to Bloodborne’s swiftness than Dark Souls’ slow, methodical, tactical approach. What it encompasses from both games is the goriness and that they offer. The main character minces his enemies and blood comes pouring out of them like a big, gross fountain. Towards the end of the trailer, we get a look at a potential boss fight. Our main character comes up against a samurai balancing on top of a wire, indicating that Sekiro will have a tactical level to its boss fights.

FromSoftware’s track record in recent years will be enough for some gamers to hop on board the Sekiro hype train. This trailer will no doubt drag more people on board. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will launch worldwide for PC, Xbox One and PS4 on March 22nd 2019.

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